Des Moines Area Community College.

Early Childhood Education-- Diploma Skills Grid

Reading Skills

Skill Level

1. Recognize common words and meanings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Recognize task-related words with technical meanings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Recognize meanings of common abbreviations, acronyms, codes, and symbols. TAUGHT in the program
4. Identify factual details within text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Follow sequential directions to complete a task MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Determine the main idea of a passage. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Locate pages, titles, paragraphs, figures, or charts needed to answer questions or solve problems. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
10. Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Cross-reference within and across source materials to select information to perform a routine. TAUGHT in the program
12. Use information entered on a form to complete a task. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
13. Combine information from multiple sources that contribute to the completion of a task. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
14. Select parts of text or visual materials to complete a task. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
15. Read column charts to obtain information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
16. Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
17. Cross-reference charted material with text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Apply information from tables or graphs to locate malfunctions or select actions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
19. Use flow charts and organizational charts to sequence events, arrive at a decision, or problem solve. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
20. Identify components within a schematic. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
21. Isolate problem components in schematics, tracing to cause of problem and interpreting symbols. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
22. Identify details, labels numbers, parts of an illustration, and parts from a key or legend. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
23. Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly or disassembly. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
25. Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
26. Make inferences from text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
27. Organize information from multiple sources. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

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Language Skills

Skill Level

1. Articulate words clearly when speaking. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Make standard English usage choices. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
4. Spell general vocabulary words correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Write key technical words accurately on forms. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. TAUGHT in the program
7. Write complete sentences. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Punctuate sentences correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Enter appropriate information onto a form. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
10. Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
12. Select relevant details for a written communication. TAUGHT in the program
13. Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
14. Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
15. State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
17. Summarize the major points presented in a written communication. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
18. Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo). TAUGHT in the program
19. Write a report including necessary support documentation. TAUGHT in the program
20. Identify intent, target audience, and essential details. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
21. Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically. TAUGHT in the program
22. Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reasons for rejecting alternative actions. TAUGHT in the program
23. Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity. TAUGHT in the program

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Math Skills - Whole Numbers

Skill Level

1. Read and write whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Round whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Add whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Subtract whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Multiply whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Divide whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Apply divisibility tests. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Use correct order of operations. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Recognize prime and composite numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
10. Do calculations mentally. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Estimate answers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level

12. Read and write fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
14. Arrange fractions in order. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
15. Reduce fractions to lowest terms. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
16. Change mixed numbers to improper fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Change fractions to equivalent fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Add fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
19. Subtract fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
20. Multiply fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
21. Divide fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
22. Estimate answers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

Math Skills - Decimals

Skill Level

23. Read and write decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
24. Round decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
25. Arrange decimals in order. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
26. Add decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
27. Subtract decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
28. Multiply decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
29. Divide decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
30. Change fractions to decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
31. Change decimals to fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
32. Use scientific notation. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Percent

Skill Level

33. Read and write percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
34. Change percents to decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
35. Change decimals to percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
36. Change percents to fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
37. Change fractions to percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
38. Use ratio and proportion. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
39. Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40? MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
40. Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? NOT APPLICABLE to the program
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
43. Compute simple interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
44. Compute compound interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
45. Compute percentages mentally. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Direct Measurement

Skill Level

46. Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
47. Use inches, feet, yards, miles. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
48. Measure to the nearest millimeter. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
49. Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
50. Measure weight to the nearest ounce. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
51. Measure weight to the nearest gram. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
52. Measure angles to the nearest degree. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
53. Measure temperature ( Fahrenheit ). MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
54. Measure temperature ( Celsius ). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
55. Measure perimeter. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
56. Measure circumference. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
57. Use an architect's/engineer's scale. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Computed Measurement

Skill Level

58. Convert from Metric to English units. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
59. Convert from English to Metric units. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
60. Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
61. Compute areas of triangles. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
62. Compute areas of trapezoids. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
63. Compute areas of circles. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
64. Use square inches, feet, and yards. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
65. Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
66. Compute volume of rectangular solids. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
67. Compute volume of cylindrical solids. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
68. Use cubic inches, feet, and yards. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
69. Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
70. Compute mass from volume and density. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
71. Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
72. Identify significant digits. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
73. Use the Pythagorean theorem. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
74. Do geometric constructions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Statistics

Skill Level

75. Calculate mean. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
76. Find median. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
77. Find mode. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
78. Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
79. Interpret graphs. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
80. Calculate simple probabilities. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Algebra

Skill Level

81. Use exponential notation. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
82. Use algebraic expressions (Ohms Law, gas laws, etc.). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
83. Simplify algebraic expressions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
84. Solve linear equations. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
85. Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Trigonometry

Skill Level

86. Use trig tables. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
87. Compute missing angles of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
88. Compute missing sides of triangles using trig. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills - Miscellaneous

Skill Level

89. Work with non-decimal numeration systems (binary, hexadecimal). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
90. Use a calculator for basic operations on whole numbers and decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

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Learning Skills

Skill Level

1. Use effective textbook study techniques. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Take competent notes from lecture. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Take tests in objective formats. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Take essay tests. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Locate materials in library. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Plan a reasonable study schedule. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Follow sequential instructions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Develop sequential instructions. TAUGHT in the program
9. Make accurate observations. TAUGHT in the program
10. Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items. TAUGHT in the program
11. Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. TAUGHT in the program
12. Draw logical inferences based on observations. TAUGHT in the program
13. Identify cause and effect relationships. TAUGHT in the program
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and evaluate possible causes. TAUGHT in the program
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. TAUGHT in the program

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Computer Skills

Skill Level

1. Operate a microcomputer system. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Demonstrate keyboarding skills. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Use a word processing program. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Use a desktop publishing program. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Use a spreadsheet program. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Use a data base program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
7. Use a graphics program. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Use a computer aided drafting program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
9. Use a computer assisted manufacturing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
10. Identify credible internet sources REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
11. Locate appropriate on-line resources REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
12. Use email for communication REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
13. Attach documents to e-mail REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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